ABOUT THIS ALBUM

Album Notes

"Universal Soldiers" is the second Album from Adam and the Waxmen. With an array of Portland finest musicians the Waxmen have continued to break new grounds with their sound. Listening to the Waxmen's new record, "Universal Soldiers" will open your heart and allow your soul to grow .. Warm and passionate poetry accompanied by some of the best musicians in the Portland area. Each and every song brings a rhythmic reminder of how difficult life can be and how very beautiful it is when you listen to your heart and remember that we are all universal soldiers. With the influences of Sam Cooke. Stevie Ray Vaughn, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Amos Lee, to name a few; the Waxmen carry roots music right in there pockets wherever they go.

Adam and The Waxmen followed up their debut album Just Play with a gem! Universal Soldiers is full of songs about peace, love, and positive vibrations. This is an album with plenty of individual hits, but is set up to listen from start to finish. Adam takes us back to the good ole days of R&B/Soul on the first track Motown Morning. The horn section booms in your ears and makes you want to dance all night long on the title track Universal Soldiers. Rise asks us to join together to make the world we live in a better place, and Shelter is an instant classic. Pick up this album today!

Sometimes you need Adam and his Waxmen to take you on a soulful journey to remember what life is all about. Whether you are feelin good, bad, lost, whatever your mood, this album is a can’t miss. Soulful bliss. The Waxmen have done it again.